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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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