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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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