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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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