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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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