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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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