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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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