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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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