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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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