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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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