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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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