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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators 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 assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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