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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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