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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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