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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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