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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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