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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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