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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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