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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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