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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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