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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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