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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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