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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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