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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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