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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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