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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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