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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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