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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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