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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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