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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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