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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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