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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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