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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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