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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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