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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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