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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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