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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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