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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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