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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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