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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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