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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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