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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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