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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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