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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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