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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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