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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers 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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