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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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