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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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