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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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