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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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