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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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