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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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