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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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