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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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