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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the definitive 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 book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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