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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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