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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major 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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