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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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