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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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