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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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