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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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