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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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