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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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