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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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