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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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