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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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