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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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