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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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