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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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