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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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