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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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