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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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