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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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