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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important 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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