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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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