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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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