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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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