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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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