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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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