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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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