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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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