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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the 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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