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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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