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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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