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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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