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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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