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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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