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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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