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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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