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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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