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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important 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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