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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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