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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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