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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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