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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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