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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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