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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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