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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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