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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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