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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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