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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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