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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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