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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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