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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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