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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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