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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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