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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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