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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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