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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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