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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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