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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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