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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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