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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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