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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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