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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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