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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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