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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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