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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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