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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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