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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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