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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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