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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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