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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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