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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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