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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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