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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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