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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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