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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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