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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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