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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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