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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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