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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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