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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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