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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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