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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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