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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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