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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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