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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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