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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver 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 online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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