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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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