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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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