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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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