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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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