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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators 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? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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