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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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