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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the 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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