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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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