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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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