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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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