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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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