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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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