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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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