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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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