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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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