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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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