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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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