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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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