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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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