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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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