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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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