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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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