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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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