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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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