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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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