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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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