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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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