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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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