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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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