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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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