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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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