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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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