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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key 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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