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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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