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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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