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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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