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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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