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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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