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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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