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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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