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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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