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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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