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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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