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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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