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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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