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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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