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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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