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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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