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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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