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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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