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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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