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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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