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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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