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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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