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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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