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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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