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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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