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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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