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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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