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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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