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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage 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 learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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