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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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