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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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