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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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