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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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