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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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