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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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