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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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