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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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