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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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