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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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