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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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