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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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