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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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