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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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