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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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