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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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