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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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