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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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