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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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