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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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