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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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