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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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