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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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