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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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