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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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