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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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