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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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