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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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