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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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