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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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