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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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