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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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