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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner 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 electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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