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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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