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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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