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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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