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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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