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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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