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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). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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