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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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