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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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