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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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