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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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