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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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