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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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