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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually 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 topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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