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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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