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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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