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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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