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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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