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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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