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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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