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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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