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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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