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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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