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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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