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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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