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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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