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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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