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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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