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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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