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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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