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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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