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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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