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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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