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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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