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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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