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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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