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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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