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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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