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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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