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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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