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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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