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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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