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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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