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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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