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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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