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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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