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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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