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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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