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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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