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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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