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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education