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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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