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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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