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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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