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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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