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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are 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 numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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