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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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