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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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