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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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