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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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