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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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