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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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