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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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