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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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