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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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