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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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