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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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