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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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