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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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