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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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