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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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