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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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