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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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