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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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