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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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