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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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