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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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