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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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