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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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