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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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