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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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