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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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