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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes 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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