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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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