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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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