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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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