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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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