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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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