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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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