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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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