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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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