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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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