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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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