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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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