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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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