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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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