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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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