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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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