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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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