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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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