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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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