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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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