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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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