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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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