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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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