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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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