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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major 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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