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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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