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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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