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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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