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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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