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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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