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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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