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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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