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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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