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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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