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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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