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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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