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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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