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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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