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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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