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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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