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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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