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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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