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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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