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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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