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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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