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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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