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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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