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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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