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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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