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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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