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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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