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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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