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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different 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 participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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