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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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