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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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