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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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