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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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