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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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