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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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