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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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