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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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