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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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