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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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