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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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