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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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