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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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