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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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