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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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