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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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