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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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