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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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