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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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