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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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