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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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