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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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