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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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