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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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