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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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