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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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