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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies 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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