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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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