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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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