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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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