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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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