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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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