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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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