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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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