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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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