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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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