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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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