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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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