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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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