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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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