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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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