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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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