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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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