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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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