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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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