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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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