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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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