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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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