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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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