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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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