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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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