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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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