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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify 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 MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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