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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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