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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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