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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes 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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