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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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