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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing 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 resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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