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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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