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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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