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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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