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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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