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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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