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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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