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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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