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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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