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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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