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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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