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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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