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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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