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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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