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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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