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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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