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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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