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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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