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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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