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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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