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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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