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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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