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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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