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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate 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 e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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