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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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