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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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