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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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