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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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