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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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