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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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