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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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