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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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