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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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