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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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