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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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