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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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