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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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