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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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