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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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