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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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