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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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