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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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