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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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