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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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