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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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