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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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