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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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