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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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