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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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