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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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