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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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