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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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