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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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