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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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