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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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