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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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