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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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