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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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