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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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