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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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