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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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