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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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