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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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