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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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