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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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