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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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