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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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