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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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