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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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