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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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