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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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