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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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