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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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