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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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