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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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