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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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