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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student 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 e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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