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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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