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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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