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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 (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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