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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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