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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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