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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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