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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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