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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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