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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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