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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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