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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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