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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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